Christopher Key Chapple is an Indologist and scholar specializing in the renouncing religions of India, particularly yoga, Jainism, and Buddhism. He holds the position of Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he focuses on the philosophical and historical dimensions of South Asian traditions. Chapple has authored numerous books exploring the development of yoga philosophy, the ethical teachings of Jainism, and the ecological implications of Indian religious thought. His work is recognized for bridging classical texts with contemporary issues, particularly in the areas of environmental ethics, nonviolence, and interreligious dialogue.